[Verse 1] I started answering later Then barely answered at all Made every sentence much colder Waiting for you to withdraw I knew exactly what hurt you Still chose the easiest way Convinced myself I was helping By making you hate my name [Chorus] I made you hate me on purpose So you would stop asking me to stay Turned every selfish decision To something morally safe You deserved somebody certain Someone who wouldn't run I said I did it to save you Maybe I did it for none [Verse 2] I told myself you'd thank me Once somebody better came Someone who gave you an answer Instead of shifting the blame Maybe I wasn't protecting you Maybe I wanted relief Maybe the story I gave you Was only something for me [Bridge] Make me the villain Tell them I'm cruel Anything helps If it gets you through [Final Chorus] I made you hate me on purpose So you would stop asking me to stay I said I did it to save you I can almost believe what I say
